Preston North End vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 October

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

3-0

02/10/2024 18:45

Watford

W L L L L

14th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Watford on 02 October 2024 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 20th with 50 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 14th with 57 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 29%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Preston North End have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

18:45

2024-10-02

Preston North End vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Watford

2024-10-02 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 02/10/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

06/04/2024 14:00

Watford

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 15:00

Preston North End

1 - 5

Watford

ENG LCH

04/03/2023 15:00

Watford

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

20/08/2022 14:00

Preston North End

0 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

16/02/2021 19:00

Preston North End

0 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

28/11/2020 15:00

Watford

4 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Preston North End

Draw

50%

Watford

50%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

28/09/2024 14:00

Millwall 3 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

22/09/2024 11:00

Preston North End 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

17/09/2024 18:45

Preston North End 1 - 1 Fulham ENG LC

14/09/2024 14:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

31/08/2024 14:00

Oxford United 3 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

27/08/2024 18:45

Harrogate Town 0 - 5 Preston North End ENG LC

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Watford

28/09/2024 14:00

Watford 2 - 1 Sunderland A.F.C ENG LCH

24/09/2024 18:45

Manchester City 2 - 1 Watford ENG LC

21/09/2024 11:30

Norwich City 4 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

14/09/2024 14:00

Watford 1 - 1 Coventry City ENG LCH

01/09/2024 14:00

Sheffield United 1 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

27/08/2024 18:45

Watford 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LC

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

203

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

218

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

197

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

206

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

141 (47%)159 (53%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

146 (49%)154 (51%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Watford

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.46 avg / game

Blocked

767 total

Avg. 3.18

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Preston North End Pass Watford

Total passes

98555

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

300

Played games

Watford

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

4.25

1276

Corners

1497

4.99

20.29

6087

Throw-ins

5827

19.42

1.73

518

Offsides

428

1.43

2.53

758

GK saves

777

2.59

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

580

565

1.88

0.06

0.07

10.58

3174

Fouls

3254

10.85

13.99

4198

Tackles

4019

13.40

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Watford on 02 October 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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